CROP SCHEDULE & USES 1-QT. (10-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
PINCHING AFTER TRANSPLANT
PESTS AND FUNGAL DISEASES
2 TO 3-GAL. (25 TO 30-CM) POT, 3 PLANTS PER POT
USDA HARDINESS ZONES
1-GAL. (15-CM) POT, 1 PLANT PER POT
BLOOM MONTHS October to November
HEIGHT
No
None
Rust resistant
8-10 wks
14-16 wks
20-24 wks, 1 ppp
30-36 in. (76-91 cm)
5-9
No
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
Not recommended Not recommended Liner: 16-18 wks
80-86 in. (203-218 cm)
5-9
September to October
No
None
Rust resistant
Not recommended 16-18 wks
24-26 wks, 1 ppp
72-102 in. (183-259 cm)
5-9
October to November
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Powdery mildew may be present if grown under poor air circulation and high humidity. White fly, spider mites.
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
10-12 in. (25-30 cm)
4-9
June to July
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Not recommended 9-11 wks
10-12 wks
15-18 in. (38-46 cm)
4-9
June to July
Aphids, white fly, spider mites
Not recommended Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
28-36 in. (71-91 cm)
4-9
March to September
Not necessary when pinched in liner.
Use B-Nine/ Cycocel 2,500/800 ppm to control height
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
White fly
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18 in. (46 cm)
4-8
May to September
Spider mites, thrips Not recommended 9-11 wks
10-12 wks
24-28 in. (61-71 cm)
4-9
April to September
Typically not required
B-Nine/ Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Watch for crown rot if overwatered.
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
3-6 in. (8-15 cm)
5-9
March to October
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites, thrips. Watch for INSV/ TSWV.
Unrooted: 10-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12 in. (30 cm)
5-8
April to September
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
5-9
May to August
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
20-24 in. (51-61 cm)
5-9
June to August
Unrooted: 21-23 wks Rooted: 14-16 wks
20-24 in. (51-61 cm)
6-9
July to August
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
Spider mites
Not recommended Unrooted: 19-22 wks
Rooted: 12-14 wks
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Pythium can be a problem if overwatered. White fly, spider mites. Pythium can be a problem if overwatered. White fly, spider mites. Powdery mildew when pressure is high. Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
28-30 in. (71-76 cm)
4-9
July to September
Recommended PGRs generally not needed
Not recommended Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
4-9
July to September
Rooted: 7-9 wks
Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
4-8
April to May
Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots. Yes, in cases where there are two or less shoots.
Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching Configure at 600 ppm to increase branching
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
4-9
June to August
Powdery mildew when pressure is high.
Not recommended Rooted: 10-12 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
4-9
June to August
None
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
6-8 wks
10-12 wks
12-14 wks
6-8 in. (15-20 cm)
5-9
April to June
Yes
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, thrips
Rooted: 6-8 wks
Rooted: 8-10 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
12-14 in. (30-36 cm)
7-9
March to September
Once for smaller pot sizes, twice for larger containers.
PGRs generally not needed
White fly, spider mites
Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 16-18 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
16-18 in. (41-46 cm)
7-10
March to September
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